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 | Welcome to the Weekday Edition of my Home Theater Newsletter! Do you know what a Media Server is? If you have a home theater setup, it is something that you should know about. Also, if you are looking for a Blu-ray Disc player that also has high-end audio capability, OPPO has one just for you. Also check out some great product picks for speakers and home theater-in-a-box systems. | |
All About Media Servers For Home Entertainment
Home Entertainment used be pretty simple - turn on the TV, adjust the "rabbit ears" and sit down to a evening of laughter and drama. However, today, it is not so simple. Not only do we have HDTVs, Cable, Satellite, Blu-ray Discs, and DVDs but now the Internet and Home Networks are changing the way we can access movies, music, and other entertainment options. As a result, Media Server functions are now something that consumers need not only know about, but how to use. Learn all the details on how Media Server hardware and software work and how it enhances your home entertainment experience in our article series: All About Media Servers For Home Entertainment.
| OPPO BDP-95 Audiophile Blu-ray Disc Player - Product Profile
 The OPPO Digital BDP-95 Audiophile 3D/Network Blu-ray Disc Player plays 2D and 3D Blu-ray Discs, provides 1080p DVD upscaling via HDMI, and has a 2nd A/V HDMI output for additional connection flexibility, including to non-3D HDMI home theater receivers. The BDP-95 also provides A/V content streaming from Netflix and Blockbuster, as well as from a home network. SACD/DVD-Audio playback is provided, as well as 2 USB ports for importing images and sound from flash drives. However, two additional features are provided for those that desire above-and-beyond audio performance and connectivity: Sabre Reference Audio DACs and a set of balanced XLR audio output connections. For more details, read my Product Profile Photos (c) OPPO Digital
| How to Update Your Network Media Player/Streamer
When you buy a network media player, Blu-ray Disc player, or home theater component it comes with firmware that allows the device to perform both its basic and advanced functions. However, manufacturers continue to tweak the firmware after its initial release, adding new services, features and fixing problems. When manufacturers make deals with new content partners adding Hulu Plus, Vudu, Netflix and so forth, they release new versions of their firmware that include the apps to connect to the content. Learn how to automatically or manually perform firmware updates in the report by About.com contributing writer, Barb Gonzalez: How to Update Your Network Media Player, Media Streamer or Other Device.
| Sony BDP-S770 3D Blu-ray Disc Player - Product of the Week
The BDP-S770 plays Blu-ray discs at 720p, 1080i, or 1080p resolution via its HDMI 1.4a output, and is also compatible with 3D and 2D, as well as standard DVDs and audio CDs. In addition... Read more
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